IEM Melbourne 2025 became a true celebration for CS2 fans. The tournament brought us incredible moments where players displayed nerves of steel, champion instincts, and absolute mastery. We’ve prepared a collection of the brightest highlights from each key day of the tournament for you. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster!
The tournament kicked off with an explosion of emotions: w0nderful found himself alone against three opponents in a crucial round of the first map. With limited ammunition and no clear information about the enemies’ positions, he relied on incredible reflexes, clever use of cover, and strategic positioning to eliminate each opponent one by one, securing a vital round for his team.
The second day became a stage for NiKo’s true magic. Finding himself in a desperate 3vs5 situation without full map control, he calmly and decisively began taking down opponents one after another, using perfect angles and timings. His incredible shooting skills led to a flawless ACE, turning the tide of the match.
jL demonstrated astonishing composure in an extremely difficult moment. On the verge of losing the round during a pre-plant situation, he cleverly used the enemies’ smokes and flashes to his advantage, controlled the zones perfectly, and took down all opponents one by one, achieving one of the most impressive comebacks of the tournament.
The match against The MongolZ was hanging by a thread when Twistzz gathered all his focus. After the bomb was planted, he was left alone in a critical moment. Thanks to brilliant shooting, smart use of defuse kits, and perfect positioning, Twistzz managed to clutch 1vs3 and kept his team’s hopes alive.
m0NESY remained unfazed under pressure: finding himself alone against two in a post-plant situation, he skillfully used the chaos around the bomb site to his advantage. Thanks to accurate shots and perfect timing calculation for the defuse, he secured a critically important round win for his team.
ZywOo once again showed why he is called a genius of the game: being heavily outnumbered, he systematically capitalized on the opponents’ mistakes. Using visual and sound baits, ZywOo made the opponents lose control of the situation, allowing him to clutch 1vs3.
The final day gifted us another masterpiece: ropz found himself alone against three during a crucial moment of the second map. Calmly maneuvering around the bomb site and using every obstacle to his advantage, he demonstrated impeccable timing and micro-movements, eliminating his opponents one by one and securing a vital win for his team.
After the conclusion of IEM Melbourne 2025, it’s clear that the true spirit of competition and the bright moments of this tournament will stay with us for a long time. New stars have made their names known, and experienced players have once again proven their mastery. Even more thrilling games and unforgettable emotions await CS2 fans ahead. For now, let’s enjoy these moments and look forward to new achievements.
